What Work did you do on your Mastercraft Today?

[97225VRS]

Hey guys, first post. Bought a 97 225VRS a few weeks ago knowing the engine needed a teardown. Got the engine pulled and going to be tossing in a spare LT1 while the original gets a full rebuild.

This forum has been a wealth of knowledge and gave me the confidence to tear into this big of a project (my first v-drive, first MC, 4th boat overall)

[mikeg205]

I wrapped my hull! After 15 years the hull sides were faded and I didn’t want to wet sand.... just ready for a change I guess. Color is gloss galaxy black! The camera doesn’t do the sparkle justice!

Before...



After



Just took this one. Better sunlight!


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Nice work... looks really good...

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[mikeg205]

Hey guys, first post. Bought a 97 225VRS a few weeks ago knowing the engine needed a teardown. Got the engine pulled and going to be tossing in a spare LT1 while the original gets a full rebuild.

This forum has been a wealth of knowledge and gave me the confidence to tear into this big of a project (my first v-drive, first MC, 4th boat overall)

Spare lt1.. dont read that often...

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[gwozhog]

Replaced my Fulton F2 jack today. Only lasted 3 years. What a piece of crap.

[FoggyNogginz]

What did you replace it with??

[97225VRS]

Well, got the temporary engine in, running like a champ! Using a skidsteer as an engine hoist is less than ideal but it works. Lots of cleanup and button up work to do, but should be good for the season

https://youtu.be/0mm1GjYka8s

[Cumminscj]

Little late in try season but finally cut new dash panels and trying to get the dash back together. Got to weld studs on the back, do a little finishing work, and then try my hand at wood grain finishing.

[forcel0]

Little late in try season but finally cut new dash panels and trying to get the dash back together. Got to weld studs on the back, do a little finishing work, and then try my hand at wood grain finishing.

The pieces are small enough migh be worth the 7 buck to experiment with hydro dipping for your wood grain.

http://www.hydrodip.com/shop/water_transfer_printing_film_for_sale/wood_grain_patterns/

[jwindsor]

Not much but Added a flag pole/holder today.

[tryathlete]

I replaced my fuel sender. Because the replacement isn’t exact: 5 minute job took a few hours but it’s done. Also replaces the 3M hook and loop holding the three GPS antenna onto the hull.

[TolCarMan]

Not much but Added a flag pole/holder today.

Good looking boat you’ve got

[captain planet]

Nope, I was all over that. Shocking!! But I'm sure your doing it right!!??

The first dip of 2019.

[Double D]

The firs dip of 2019.

I'm not gonna lie, that tower looks sweet!! You done did it correct. LOL

[lakedrum03]

The firs dip of 2019.

That looks so awesome.

[Dd24skater]

Last night was a biggie, put a new helm, steering cable and bezel in. Took some time, had to drill the dash, different bolt pattern for the new helm. Getting the cable back on the rudder was the toughest part. Tonight.....Wheel bearings.